The New Tiger, Don't You Dare Take it Offroad! ... NOT!

For those thinking the new 1050cc Triumph Tiger has lost all its dualsport/offroad pretensions, I offer up this video made by the owner/administrator of TigerTriple.com (formerly TriumphTiger.com):



Clearly, the Tiger still has claws.

And if you thought you wouldn't be able to find aftermarket accessories to enhance its dualsporting abilities, think again. Here, already, are some rather stout looking crash bars. Add a belly pan and you're probably good to go.


While it's true you can take any street bike and abuse it offroad to some degree, it does appear from this video that the new Tiger has retained some of its former mojo and is at least as capable offroad as the new KLR or a V-Strom.

Let the mayhem begin!

All New Kawasaki Versys -- Versatile Enough to Dualsport?

Great review on this new Kawasaki is here. Read all about it.

"For commuting, exhilarating street riding, swooping through the twisties, raising dust along a gravel or dirt road, or disappearing off into the sunset, we have found that the Versys handles everything in stride. You can pay far more and not get as much motorcycle for your money."

2007 Flint Hills (Kansas) Stampede, 14-16 Sep 2007

Many Okies will join our dualsporting friends to the north at this annual event in the Flint Hills of Kansas. Limited to just 50 riders, reservations are filling up fast. You can learn more at the Backroads Touring Kansas website.